G7 pledges 260 million euros to repair Chornobyl’s shield after Russia pierced it. Full repair will require 500 million euros by 2030, before corrosion sets in
Russian drone damaged the shield in 2025.
In response to Russia's drone strike in February 2025 that breached the New Safe Confinement at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, the Group of Seven (G7) nations have pledged 260 million euros ($292 million) for repair efforts. This allocation, announced by First Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal on X, covers roughly half the estimated full repair cost of 500 million euros.
According to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the remaining 240 million euros must still be raised to complete the restoration. Shmyhal praised France and its Minister Roland Lescure for their leadership in mobilizing international support, crediting them for chairing the effort. The damage, caused by a Russian drone carrying a high-explosive warhead, created a 15 m² breach in the inner and outer cladding and resulted in around 200 m² of panels being damaged.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy attributed the attack to a Russian drone resembling Iran's Shahed. To maintain nuclear safety at the plant, the G7's funds will prioritize resealing the structure and restoring its ventilation system. However, completion of these repairs must be accomplished by 2030 to prevent corrosion and protect the arch's 100-year design life.
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